Goa APO 2026: Syllabus, Previous Year Papers & Bare Acts

Exam pattern and stages

1. Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT): Computer based test of 75 marks and 90 minutes under Advertisement No. 01 of 2025.

   Paper	Questions	Marks	Duration
   General English including Grammar		10
   General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Events of National and International Importance		10
   Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability		25
   Core (law)		30

Syllabus

Paper by paper, as the official syllabus lists it.

Core (30 marks): Constitutional and Legal Framework

• Basic knowledge of the Indian Constitution: Fundamental Rights and Duties
• Directive Principles of State Policy
• Powers and jurisdiction of the High Courts and Supreme Court

Core (30 marks): Substantive and Procedural Criminal Law

• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 · Read the act
• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 · Read the act
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 · Read the act
• Conduct of Criminal Trials

Core (30 marks): Special Criminal Laws

• Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 · Read the act
• Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 · Read the act
• Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 · Read the act
• Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 · Read the act
• Information Technology Act, 2000 · Read the act
• Arms Act, 1959 · Read the act
• Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 · Read the act
• Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 · Read the act
• Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 · Read the act
• Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 · Read the act

Core (30 marks): Other Relevant Acts

• General Clauses Act, 1897 · Read the act
• Prisoners Acts · Read the act
• Goa Children's Act, 2003
• Family Laws of Goa
• Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 · Read the act

Core (30 marks): Current Legal Awareness

• Recent landmark judgments of the Supreme Court
• Awareness of high-profile criminal cases
• Anti-terror and national security laws in public prosecutions

Bare Acts for this exam

24 acts tagged for Goa APO. Each opens section by section, free to read.

Central acts

• Arms Act, 1959
• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
• Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
• Constitution of India
• General Clauses Act, 1897
• Indian Evidence Act, 1872
• Indian Penal Code, 1860
• Information Technology Act, 2000
• Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
• Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
• National Security Act, 1980
• Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
• Prisoners (Attendance in Courts) Act, 1955
• Prisoners Act, 1900
• Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
• Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
• Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
• Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
• Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
• Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
• Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

Goa acts

• Goa Children's Act, 2003 (coming soon)

Old law → new law tables: IPC → BNS · CrPC → BNSS · Evidence Act → BSA

Previous year papers

1 prelims paper, 2020. All Goa APO papers by year

2020

• Goa APO Prelims 2020 75 questions · attempt online

Eligibility

Degree in Law from a recognised university or equivalent; must have practised as an advocate for two years. Not exceeding 45 years (per the 2025 advertisement). Knowledge of Konkani is essential; knowledge of Marathi is desirable

Relaxations, attempts and category rules are in each cycle's notification.

Goa APO: frequently asked questions

What is the pattern of the Goa APO exam?

Goa Assistant Public Prosecutor Recruitment (Computer Based Recruitment Test) has 1 stage. Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT): Computer based test of 75 marks and 90 minutes under Advertisement No. 01 of 2025. Papers: General English including Grammar: 10 marks; General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Events of National and International Importance: 10 marks; Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability: 25 marks; Core (law): 30 marks.

Who is eligible for Goa APO?

Degree in Law from a recognised university or equivalent; must have practised as an advocate for two years. Not exceeding 45 years (per the 2025 advertisement). Knowledge of Konkani is essential; knowledge of Marathi is desirable The notification for each cycle has the full conditions and relaxations.

Where is the Goa APO notification published?

Goa Public Service Commission, Panaji publishes the notification, dates and results on its official website, gpsc.goa.gov.in. Check it for the current cycle.

Which bare acts are in the Goa APO syllabus?

24 acts are tagged for Goa APO here, including the Arms Act, 1959, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Constitution of India, General Clauses Act, 1897, Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and more. Each can be read section by section.

Which Goa APO previous year papers are available?

1 paper from 2020: 1 prelims paper to attempt online with answers.